CVB’S 6 February 2025 Thursday Veterans Calendar Preview of Veterans Events & Programs new this week and first appearing in the 8 February 2025 edition of CVB’s Connecticut Veterans Calendar.
The entries below offer merely a glimpse into the latest additions highlighted in the 8 February edition of Connecticut Veterans Bulletin’s weekly Veterans Calendar Publication. With events and programs tailored for Connecticut veterans, CVB’s weekly Connecticut Veterans Calendar Publication serves as your comprehensive guide.
Thursday 6 February 2025 5:00 AM
Listed in the Connecticut Veterans Calendar on ctvetsbulletin.org for Saturday, 8 February, 2025
Post 10004 VFW Auxiliary Sunday Breakfast 9 February 2025
Post 10004 VFW Auxiliary Sunday Breakfast
FEB 9TH
SERVING FROM
8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
SCRAMBLED EGGS
SAUSAGE
HAM
HOMEFRIES
FRENCH TOAST
SAUSAGE GRAVY WITH BISCUITS
COFFEE & JUICE
ALL YOU CAN EAT
FOR $12.00
(860)376-5226
Hosted By:
Post 10004 VFW Auxiliary
(860) 376-5226
Location:
263 Taylor Hill Rd,
Jewett City, CT 06351
Legion BINGO Fundraiser For The Vietnam Traveling Wall
Legion BINGO Fundraiser For The Vietnam Traveling Wall
SUPERBOWL SUNDAY
AMERICAN LEGION FAMILY BINGO FUNDRAISER FOR THE VIETNAM TRAVELING WALL COMING TO WOLCOTT in 2025!
AMERICAN LEGION POST 165
1253 WOLCOTT RD WOLCOTT, CT 06716
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2025
BINGO @ 1:00PM
DOORS OPEN @ 11:00AM
FULL KITCHEN, AMPLE PARKING, DOOR PRIZES
COME OUT FOR A DAY OF FUN!
Hosted By:
American Legion Post 165
(203) 879-1090
Location: 1253 Wolcott Rd, Wolcott, CT 06716
Superbowl At VFW Post 9460
Superbowl At VFW Post 9460
Potluck at 4:00PM Game at 6:30PM
Hosted By: Raymond T. Goldbach VFW Post 9460 (203) 377-0214
Location: 100 Veterans Blvd, Stratford, CT 06615
American Legion Post 68 Superbowl Party
American Legion Post 68 Superbowl Party
AMERICAN LEGION POST 68 SUPER BOWL PARTY
SUNDAY FEBRUARY 9TH 6PM POTLUCK BRING A DISH TO SHARE
GET YOUR SUPER BOWL SQUARES 5 POINTS A SQUARE
154 PORTERS PASS BERLIN CT 06037
FOR MORE DETAILS: CALL 860-828-9102
Hosted By:
American Legion Post 68
(860) 828-9102
Location:
154 Porters Pass, Kensington, CT 06037
American Legion Post 113 Valentine’s Raffle
American Legion Post 113 Valentine’s Raffle
Valentine Raffle
Featuring 1 bottle of wine, 2 wine glasses and a $50 gift card for dinner.
We have 3 baskets we are raffling.
TICKETS
$1 EACH
7 FOR $5
13 FOR $10
25 FOR $20
WINNER NEED NOT BE PRESENT
Raffle will take place on Feb 14. 6pm
Hosted By:
Faulk Marcolini Newman American Legion Post 113 Old Saybrook CT (860) 388-9482
Location:
80 Essex Rd,
Old Saybrook, CT 06475
American Legion Post 68 Takeout Turkey Dinner
American Legion Post 68 Takeout Turkey Dinner
FEB 20TH 5-6 PM
Turkey
Mashed Potatoes
Stuffing
Gravy
Veggie
Cranberry Sauce
Roll
$13
154 Porters Pass Berlin CT 06037
Reserve Your Meal:
Call (860) 324-8433
Hosted By:
American Legion Centennial Post 68 (860) 828-9102
Location:
154 Porters Pass,
Kensington, CT 06037
80th Anniversary Ceremony Iwo Jima Flag Raising
80th Anniversary Ceremony Iwo Jima Flag Raising
Join Us to Remember Them
80th Anniversary Ceremony Iwo Jima Flag Raising
DATE: Sat. Feb. 22, 2025 (snow date Feb 23)
TIME: 10:30am (At 10:30am, the 1st flag was raised on Iwo Jima)
Open to the Public
PLACE: Central CT State Univ, Davidson Hall, Torp Theater
PARKING: CCSU Welte Garage on Ella Grasso Blvd
SPEAKERS: CT VA Commissioner Ron Welch
Special Guests: Iwo Jima Survivors & WWII Veterans Connecticut’s First State Troubadour, Tom Callinan, USMC Veteran
Information: Elaine at 203-859-4578 or IwoJimaMem.CT@gmail.com
Hosted By:
Iwo Jima Memorial Historical Foundation
(860) 247-5000
Location:
Central CT State Univ, Davidson Hall, Torp Theater
American Legion Berlin Bread & Soup Night
American Legion Berlin Bread & Soup Night
Thursday,
February 27th 2025
4:00pm – 6:00 pm
Back by Popular
Demand
Bread & Soup Night
Dine In at the American Legion, Berlin Or come in and take it to go
Choose your favorite soup.
Minestrone
Split Pea & Ham
Italian Wedding
Butternut Squash
$5.00/cup or $7.00/bowl
$14.00/Large to Go
Hosted By:
American Legion Centennial Post 68 (860) 828-9102
Location:
154 Porters Pass, Kensington, CT 06037
AL Riders Post 20 Chicken Cutlet Sandwich
AL Riders Post 20 Chicken Cutlet Sandwich
Thursday
February 27, 2025
Time: 6p – 8p
Chicken Cutlet Sandwich with Coleslaw
$10
245 Main Street
Terryville
Hosted By:
American Legion Riders Post 20 (860) 584-9119
Location:
245 Main St,
Terryville, CT 06786
American Legion Kiltonic Post 72 7th Annual Mardi Gras
American Legion Kiltonic Post 72 7th Annual Mardi Gras
Come on down and celebrate carnival season with us! Featuring 2 parades, one at 5pm and one at 7pm, homemade shrimp po-boys, jambalaya and gumbo starting at 4pm, hurricanes, games, and a finale featuring authentic New Orleans King Cake at 8pm! Admission is free for members and their guests. This will be our biggest Mardi Celebration yet!
Hosted By:
American Legion Kiltonic Post 72
(860) 621-4243
Location:
64 Main St,
Southington, CT 06489
A.L.A. unit 196 Mardi Gras
A.L.A. unit 196 Mardi Gras
MARDI GRAS
Lel the good times roll!
MARCH 1, 2025
7PM-11PM
$10.00/PER TICKET
DJ KDOG 50/50 RAFFLE
BRING SNACKS FOR YOUR TABLE
(DESSERTS & COFFEE PROVIDED BY AUXILIARY)
** PRIZE FOR THE BEST MASK **
All proceeds go towards helping veterans, local charities and other community service work
Hosted By: A.L.A. unit 196
(203) 874-9822
Location: 25 Merwin Ave, Milford, CT 06460
Henry Breault Day
Henry Breault Day
Celebrate Putnam’s own Henry Breault, a CT native and the Navy’s first enlisted submariner to be awarded the congressional Medal of Honor, by naming a Virginia Class Submarine after him! Please join us on March 8, 2025 in Putnam‘s veterans Park 127 Church St., Putnam, CT at noon along with Putnam‘s Brian Maynard and speakers Putnam Mayor Barney Seney, American Legion State Commander John DeBisschop, State Senator Mae Flexer State Representative Chris Stewart, and of course Ryan Walker, author of The Silent Service’s First Hero and executive director of the USS Henry Breault Association to hear about the grassroots efforts underway to have a Submarine named after a Connecticut Native and the Navy’s first enlisted submariner to be awarded the Medal of Honor.
Hosted By: The Connecticut Native, The Silent Service’s First Hero, Kyle Knickerbocker & Ryan Walker
Location: Veterans Park, Corner of Church St. & Bridge St. Putnam, CT 06260
ALA Unit 102 SAINT PATRICK’S DAY DINNER
ALA Unit 102 SAINT PATRICK’S DAY DINNER
FRIDAY, MARCH 14
TICKET SALES ONLY
DOORS OPEN @ 5:00
DINNER SERVED 6-8PM
EAT, DRINK AND BE IRISH
FULL CORNED BEEF DINNER INCLUDING BREAD & DESSERT – $20
RESERVE NOW Call 860-280-5395 OR
email: MANCHESTER.LEGION@GMAIL.COM
Hosted By:
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 102 ( 860)280-5395
Location:
20 American Legion Dr, Manchester, CT 06040
American Legion Berlin St. Patrick’s Day Dinner
American Legion Berlin St. Patrick’s Day Dinner
Come join us for a traditional
St. Patrick’s Day Dinner
Saturday, March 15th
6:00pm – 8:00pm
American Legion Hall, Berlin
$25/person pay at door
BYOB
Reservations: call Darcy 860-916-3958:
Hosted By:
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 68
(860) 828-9102
Location:
154 Porters Pass,
Kensington, CT 06037
2025 Annual NGACT State Conference
2025 Annual NGACT State Conference
📢 ATTENTION CT NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERS‼️
The 2025 Annual NGACT State Conference kicks off Friday 21 March in the evening with a Hartford Wolfpack game at the XL Center. Following that on Saturday 22 March our conference will include business sessions, a legislative panel, speed mentoring, a trade show, and the spouse’s lunch. We’ll finish the night with dinner and a 90’s Themed Prom!🕺🪩💃
Join us to learn what NGACT offers, network with other members, and collaborate on upcoming events and issues.
Aren’t able to make all the events? No problem! We’ve made it so that you can pick and choose what events you’re able to attend! Just click the link below to register:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2025-annual-ngact-state-conference
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out!
Hosted By: National Guard Association of Connecticut
(860) 247-5000
Location:
Connecticut Science Center, 250 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT 06103
BINGO NIGHT To Benefit: The May-Davis-Stotzer American Legion Post 117
BINGO NIGHT To Benefit: The May-Davis-Stotzer American Legion Post 117
FRIDAY, MARCH 21
AT 5:30PM
PRIZES
FOOD
FUN
Raymour & Flanigan
FURNITURE MATTRESSES
3375 Berlin Turnpike Newington, CT 06111
RSVP: Call 860-665-9732
Hosted By:
Raymour & Flanigan Furniture and Mattress Store (860) 665-9732
Location: 3375 Berlin Tpke, Newington, CT 06111
Haddam-Moodus VFW Chili Cook-off
Haddam-Moodus VFW Chili Cook-off
Proceeds to benefit A Little Compassion, Inc. at The Nest Coffee House
Hosted By: Haddam/Moodus VFW Post 3336
Location: American Legion, Baron- Smith- Golec Post 156. (860) 873-8042
35 Neptune Ave, Moodus CT 06469
9th Annual For Veterans by Veterans Comedy Night
9th Annual For Veterans by Veterans Comedy Night
Join Homes for the Brave for an unforgettable night at the 9th Annual “For Veterans by Veterans” Comedy Night, hosted at Vazzano’s Four Seasons on Friday, March 28th. Enjoy a delightful dinner, door prizes, a 50/50 raffle, and a hilarious lineup of professional comics—all proud U.S. Military Veterans. Doors open at 6pm, and the laughter begins at 8pm. Your support helps fund vital programs for Connecticut’s Veterans facing homelessness, providing them the support needed to rebuild their lives and reach their goals.
Register: https://homesforthebrave.networkforgood.com/events/81469-9th-annual-for-veterans-by-veterans-comedy-night
Presented By:
Homes For The Brave (203) 338-0669
Location: Vazzano’s Four Seasons: 337 Kenyon St Stratford, CT 06614
National Vietnam War Veterans Day Wreath Laying Ceremony
National Vietnam War Veterans Day Wreath Laying Ceremony
Join us as we honor and remember our Vietnam War veterans
Wreath-Laying Ceremony at the CT Vietnam War Veterans Memorial
Saturday, March 29, 2025 at Noon
Hosted By:
Somers Department of Veterans Affairs & Jamie DePaola
Location:
Veterans Memorial Green, 234 Lake Street, Coventry, CT
ALA Berlin Pancake Dinner With The Easter Bunny
ALA Berlin Pancake Dinner With The Easter Bunny
FRIDAY, APRIL 18TH 2025
5PM-7PM
MEET THE EASTER BUNNY, EASTER GAMES AND FUN
PANCAKES AND SCRAMBLED EGGS $8 WITH MEAT $10 OR FRUIT $10 WITH MEAT AND FRUIT $12 KIDS UNDER 2 FREE
154 PORTERS PASS BERLIN CT 06037
Reservations: Contact Andra Mel 860-670-5131
MILLEAL@COMCAST.NET
Hosted By:
American Legion Auxiliary Centennial Unit 68 (860 828-9102
Location:
154 Porters Pass,
Kensington, CT 06037
Patriot’s Day 2025 Commemoration Event
NEW MILFORD *
CELEBRATES AMERICA 250!
★1776-2026**
Patriot’s Day 2025 Commemoration Event
The shot heard round the world
April 19, 2025 9:00 a.m.
10 Main Street New Milford, CT
We invite you to join us as we remember
this moment in history where it all began
The 250th Anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord
For more information, visit our website: www.sites.google.com/rogershermandar.org/nmct-250
Hosted By:
New Milford Celebrates America 250
Location:
Roger Sherman Town Hall,
10 Main St,
New Milford, CT 06776
Valhalla MC’s Annual Pig Roast
Valhalla MC’s Annual Pig Roast
Saturday 8 August 2025
1:00PM – 5:00PM
It’s Valhalla MC’s yearly Pig Roast.
live Music by Clearview.
Raffles, cornhole, and meeting great people. awesome sides.
All proceeds go to our Veterans and families in need.
$25.00 per person.
Hosted By: Valhalla MC Connecticut & Tova Harry Delia Hazel
Location:
The Gathering Place
99 East St, Wallingford, CT 06492
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